Hi my name is Charlie Rees. I am a local lad and spent 25 years in the Stroud area. I have never been one for charity work but always wanted to do my part and the 5 valleys walk was presented to me through my work and after events that went on this year now was the perfect time. 

Earlier this year someone close to me came down with viral meningitis. Luckily for us all involved the person made a full recovery but I can tell you now it was no cake walk for anyone involved. The stress surrounding this person was unbearable. Everyone around them pulled in together and did our very best to get this person back to 100%. I can truly appreciate all the work because of this that Meningitis Now puts in, from research funding, to rehabilitation costs to supporting family members. Every little helps! 

With Meningitis Now being right on our doorstep I have decided that to try and do my bit to rustle up some extra money I would do the 21 mile walk wearing a UNICORN ONESIE! I have had a lot of mixed views on this but I can tell you now my drive and determination will see this unicorn over the line come the 29th of September! If anyone knows me you will know that I am not exactly the ummm.... fittest of people so whether it’s a run, jog or walk, 21 miles is going to be quite the achievement for me! 

I ask only for whatever you can donate and no amount is to small! Thanks for taking the time to read this and I hope to see you all on the day! 

Special mention to some of my team I work with already that had donated before this page was set up! 

Dawn Pardoe, Sylvia Hefferman, Rodney Parker, Razvan Godeanu, Brett Warren, Andy Whitman, Andy Daniel, Tara Poole, Nick Howkins, Terry Morris, Kevin Cleasby, Sam Rees, Daffydd Gingell, John Howe, John Donnelly, Juris Antonovics, Max Cichorek, Daniel Scarfe! 

You guys gave us a solid foundation and let’s hope to build on this!!!! 

We are looking forward to seeing you all at this year's Five Valleys Walk on Sunday 29 September 2019.This sponsored walk through the stunning Cotswold countryside has something for everyone; whether you bring your friends, family or your work colleagues along, or even your four-legged friends. If you are unable to join us this year, please donate whatever you can - we really do appreciate it.About usAt Meningitis Now we put people at the heart of everything we do. We need your help now more than ever, to make a difference to people in the UK; people who are at risk from meningitis and those whose lives have already been changed forever. As a charity that receives no government funding we rely on the energy, initiative and enthusiasm of our supporters to raise the vital funds...